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IBPS Clerk Exam Date 2026: Official Schedule & 11,403 Vacancies Announced

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Updated: Sep 10, 2026
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The official IBPS Clerk 2026 Notification has been released, detailing 11,403 vacancies and the crucial IBPS Clerk Exam Dates 2026 for both Prelims and Mains. Check the complete recruitment schedule and begin your exam preparation today.

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the IBPS Clerk/Customer Service Associate (CSA) Recruitment 2026 notification. A total of 11,403 vacancies have been announced across public sector banks in India. Prospective candidates can apply for positions in their preferred State or Union Territory, provided they fulfill the eligibility criteria, including mandatory local language proficiency.

The IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam 2026 is scheduled for October 10 and 11, 2026, with the Mains examination set to follow on December 27, 2026. Stay informed about key details such as vacancy breakdowns, eligibility requirements, the online application process, exam patterns, salary structures, and the final selection process.

IBPS Clerk 2026 Exam Dates Released

The official IBPS Clerk Exam Date 2026 has been confirmed alongside the recruitment notification. The Prelims will take place on October 10 and 11, 2026, across multiple shifts at designated examination centers nationwide. Candidates who clear the preliminary round will qualify for the Mains Exam, scheduled for December 27, 2026.

Event Date
Notification 27 July 2026
Online Application Starts 1 August 2026
Last Date to Submit Form and Fee 28 August 2026
Application Correction Window
2 Days (To be announced)
Pre-Examination Training (PET) September 2026
Prelims Admit Card October 2026
Prelims Examination
10 & 11 October 2026
Prelims Result November 2026
Mains Admit Card December 2026
Mains Examination 27 December 2026
Mains Result January 2027
Provisional Allotment March 2027

IBPS Clerk 2026 Notification Highlights

The IBPS Clerk 2026 recruitment process facilitates placements across 11 major public sector banks, including PNB, Bank of Baroda, and Canara Bank, under the Common Recruitment Process (CRP Clerk-XVI). The official Notification PDF is available on the IBPS portal and can be accessed here for full recruitment guidelines.

IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026: Key Overview

Particular Details
Organization Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
Exam Name IBPS Clerk 2026
Advt Name CRP CSA XVI
Vacancy 11403
Application mode Online
Last Date 28th August 2026
Age limit 20 to 28 years
Qualification Graduation
Selection Process Prelims, Mains, and Local Language Proficiency Test (Qualifying)
Salary 24050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7-57400-4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480 (20 Years)
Official website www.ibps.in
Number of Attempts Depends on the age limit

IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Shift Timings

Shift 1 Shift 2 Shift 3 Shift 4
  • Reporting Time: 8 AM
  • Handwriting Sample: 8:55 AM
  • Exam Time: 9 to 10 AM
  • Reporting Time: 10:30 AM
  • Handwriting Sample: 11:25 AM
  • Exam Time: 11:30 to 12:30 PM
  • Reporting Time: 1 PM
  • Handwriting Sample: 1:55 PM
  • Exam Time: 2 to 3 PM
  • Reporting Time: 3:30 PM
  • Handwriting Sample: 4:25 PM
  • Exam Time: 4:30 to 5:30 PM

IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2026 Breakdown

IBPS has announced a total of 11,403 vacancies for the Clerk/Customer Service Associate (CSA) role. Please note that these figures are provisional and subject to change based on the requirements of participating banks. Check the detailed state-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution in the table below.

  • UR: 4740
  • OBC (NCL): 2815
  • SC: 1910
  • ST: 942
  • EWS: 996

State-Wise IBPS Clerk 2026 Vacancies

State/UT SC ST OBC (NCL) EWS UR Total
Andaman & Nicobar 0 1 5 1 11 18
Andhra Pradesh 33 11 53 14 75 186
Arunachal Pradesh 0 19 0 4 22 45
Assam 26 41 97 30 155 349
Bihar 89 1 146 42 213 491
Chandigarh 4 0 4 1 11 20
Chhattisgarh 33 82 13 23 114 265
Dadra & Nagar Haveli 0 6 1 1 10 18
Daman & Diu 0 0 1 0 6 7
Delhi (NCT) 65 35 123 36 156 415
Goa 0 5 10 5 41 61
Gujarat 50 103 194 63 288 698
Haryana 39 0 56 15 86 196
Himachal Pradesh 25 4 18 8 42 97
Jammu & Kashmir 2 6 17 4 38 67
Jharkhand 19 45 21 14 83 182
Karnataka 224 101 386 136 567 1414
Kerala 9 0 29 8 62 108
Ladakh 0 0 0 0 6 6
Lakshadweep 0 4 0 1 6 11
Madhya Pradesh 91 114 98 49 218 570
Maharashtra 117 96 291 95 452 1051
Manipur 0 12 3 3 24 42
Meghalaya 0 4 0 1 17 22
Mizoram 0 6 0 0 11 17
Nagaland 0 11 0 2 18 31
Odisha 55 70 40 29 143 337
Puducherry 1 0 5 1 19 26
Punjab 150 0 106 40 185 481
Rajasthan 67 53 84 35 153 392
Sikkim 0 4 4 3 17 28
Tamil Nadu 137 5 213 58 262 675
Telangana 29 18 48 16 80 191
Tripura 10 17 0 5 32 64
Uttar Pradesh 375 17 508 159 672 1731
Uttarakhand 24 2 17 11 91 145
West Bengal 236 49 224 83 354 946
Total 1910 942 2815 996 4740 11,403

Participating Banks for IBPS Clerk 2026

  • Bank of India
  • Central Bank of India
  • Punjab National Bank
  • Union Bank of India
  • Bank of Maharashtra
  • Indian Bank
  • Punjab & Sind Bank
  • Bank of Baroda
  • Canara Bank
  • Indian Overseas Bank
  • UCO Bank

Analysis of Previous Years' Vacancy Trends

IBPS Clerk Recruitment Year Number of Vacancies Filled
2026 11,403
2025 15,751
2024 11,796
2023 4,545
2022 6,635
2021 7,858
2020 8,163

IBPS Clerk 2026 Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the Clerk/Customer Service Associate position, candidates must meet the following eligibility standards set by IBPS:

Nationality

Applicants must meet specific nationality criteria as mandated by the Government of India.

  • A Citizen of India, or
  • A Subject of Nepal, or
  • A Subject of Bhutan, or
  • A Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
  • A Person of Indian Origin (PIO) who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma (Myanmar), Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire (Democratic Republic of the Congo), Ethiopia, or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Age Limit (as of 01/08/2026)

The prescribed age limit for candidates is 20 to 28 years.

Category Age relaxation
Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Persons affected by the 1984 riots 5 years
Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 years
Persons With Disabilities 10 years
Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen the actual period of service rendered in the Defence forces + 3 years (8 years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen belonging to SC/ST) subject to a maximum age limit of 50 years
Widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried 9 years

Educational Qualification

Candidates are required to hold a graduation degree from a recognized university. The degree must be completed, with results declared, before the official eligibility cutoff date.

Computer Literacy Requirements

Candidates must possess verified computer literacy—supported by a certificate, diploma, or degree—or have studied computer science as a subject. Proficiency in the official language of the selected state is also required. Special provisions apply to Ex-servicemen.

Apply for IBPS Clerk 2026 Online

The application process for IBPS Clerk 2026 is entirely online. Candidates must register on the official website, upload required credentials, and complete the fee payment. We advise double-checking all information before final submission.

Application Fee Details

The application fee is Rs. 850/- for General candidates and Rs. 175/- for SC/ST/PwD categories.

Payments can be made via internet banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI. All application fees are non-refundable.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply for IBPS Clerk 2026

  1. Visit the official IBPS website.
  2. Open the CRP CSA-XVI recruitment link.
  3. Click on “New Registration”.
  4. Enter the required basic details.
  5. Upload photograph and signature.
  6. Fill in educational and other details.
  7. Select the applicable state/UT.
  8. Pay the application fee.
  9. Preview the application.
  10. Submit and save the application form.

IBPS Clerk 2026 Selection Process

Selection for the Clerk/Customer Service Associate post involves two primary stages: Prelims and Mains.

Stage Details
Stage 1: Preliminary Exam
The Preliminary Exam is the first and qualifying stage of the selection process. Candidates who meet the required sectional and overall cut-off marks are shortlisted for the Mains Examination.
Stage 2: Mains Exam
The Mains Examination pattern has been revised this year. It is the most important stage, as the final merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the Mains Exam.

Local Language Proficiency Test (Qualifying)

Shortlisted candidates will undergo a Local Language Test (LPT) to ensure they can read, write, and speak the local language of their applied state. Candidates with the local language as a subject in 10th or 12th grade may be eligible for exemption.

Revised IBPS Clerk 2026 Exam Pattern

Get a clear understanding of the latest Prelims and Mains exam patterns below:

IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern

  • Mode: Online
  • Duration: 60 Minutes
  • Total Questions: 100
  • Maximum Marks: 100
  • Sections: English Language, Reasoning Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude
  • Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer
Sr. No. Name of Test Medium of Examination No. of Questions Maximum Marks Time Allotted
1 English Language English 30 30 20 Minutes
2 Numerical Ability English & Hindi* 35 35 20 Minutes
3 Reasoning Ability English & Hindi* 35 35 20 Minutes
Total 100 100 60 Minutes

IBPS Clerk Mains Exam Pattern (Updated)

  • Mode: Online
  • Duration: 125 Minutes (5 minutes increased)
  • Total Questions: 160 (5 questions increased)
  • Maximum Marks: 200
  • Sectional Timing: Separate time allotted for each section
  • Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
Sr. No. Name of Test (Not by Sequence) Medium of Examination No. of Questions Maximum Marks Time Allotted
1 General/Financial Awareness English & Hindi* 40 50 20 Minutes
2 General English English 40 40 35 Minutes
3 Reasoning Ability English & Hindi* 40 60 35 Minutes
4 Quantitative Aptitude English & Hindi* 40 50 35 Minutes
Total 160 200 125 Minutes
Does the IBPS Clerk exam have sectional cut-offs?
Yes. Sectional cut-offs apply to both Prelims and Mains. Candidates must meet the minimum score in each section to progress toward final selection.

IBPS Clerk Exam Medium

The IBPS Clerk examination is conducted in multiple languages across all states and Union Territories to ensure linguistic inclusivity.

Sr. No. State/UT
Medium of Examination
1 Andaman & Nicobar
English and Hindi
2 Andhra Pradesh
English, Hindi and Telugu
3 Arunachal Pradesh
English and Hindi
4 Assam
English, Hindi and Assamese
5 Bihar
English and Hindi
6 Chandigarh
English and Hindi
7 Chhattisgarh
English and Hindi
8 Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi and Konkani
9 Delhi (NCT)
English and Hindi
10 Goa
English, Hindi and Konkani
11 Gujarat
English, Hindi and Gujarati
12 Haryana
English and Hindi
13 Himachal Pradesh
English and Hindi
14 Jammu & Kashmir
English, Hindi and Urdu
15 Jharkhand
English and Hindi
16 Karnataka
English, Hindi, Kannada and Konkani
17 Kerala
English, Hindi and Malayalam
18 Ladakh
English and Hindi
19 Lakshadweep
English, Hindi and Malayalam
20 Madhya Pradesh
English and Hindi
21 Maharashtra
English, Hindi, Marathi and Konkani
22 Manipur
English, Hindi and Manipuri
23 Meghalaya
English and Hindi
24 Mizoram
English and Hindi
25 Nagaland
English and Hindi
26 Odisha
English, Hindi and Odia
27 Puducherry
English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam
28 Punjab
English, Hindi and Punjabi
29 Rajasthan
English and Hindi
30 Sikkim
English and Hindi
31 Tamil Nadu
English, Hindi and Tamil
32 Telangana
English, Hindi, Telugu and Urdu
33 Tripura
English, Hindi and Bengali
34 Uttar Pradesh
English, Hindi and Urdu
35 Uttarakhand
English and Hindi
36 West Bengal
English, Hindi and Bengali

Comprehensive IBPS Clerk 2026 Syllabus

The syllabus covers Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, and English for the Prelims, while the Mains includes additional sections on General Awareness and Computer Knowledge.

Quantitative Aptitude
Reasoning
English
Number Series
Seating Arrangements
Cloze Test
Data Interpretation
Puzzles
Reading Comprehension
Simplification/ Approximation
Inequalities
Spotting Errors
Quadratic Equation
Syllogism
Sentence Improvement
Data Sufficiency
Input-Output
Sentence Correction
Mensuration
Data Sufficiency
Para Jumbles
Average
Blood Relations
Fill in the Blanks
Profit and Loss
Order and Ranking
Para/Sentence Completion
Ratio and Proportion
Alphanumeric Series
Work, Time, and Energy
Distance and Direction
Time and Distance
Verbal Reasoning
Probability
Relations
Simple and Compound Interest
Permutation and Combination

For a detailed syllabus breakdown and effective study strategies, click the link here.

Choosing Bank Preferences for IBPS Clerk

Candidates must rank their preferred participating banks during the application process. Since this preference is final and cannot be altered, we recommend a thorough review of each bank's profile.

Pro Tip: Research each bank's regional presence and growth opportunities before finalizing your list to ensure it aligns with your career goals.

  1. Check Bank Presence in Your State/Region – Give higher preference to banks that have a strong branch network in your state or hometown for better posting chances.
  2. Consider Work Environment & Growth – Research the career growth, work culture, and transfer policies of each bank before deciding.
  3. Posting & Transfer Policy – Some banks have frequent inter-state transfers, while others prefer intra-state postings. Pick according to your comfort.
  4. Language Requirements – Ensure you meet the local language criteria for the state you are applying from.

IBPS Clerk 2026 Pre-Exam Training

IBPS offers pre-examination training for eligible candidates from SC/ST/Religious Minority communities. Interested candidates should opt-in during the online application process.

North Zone Centres
South Zone Centres
East Zone Centres
West Zone Centres
Agra
Bengaluru
Agartala
Ahmedabad
Allahabad
Chennai
Balasore
Aurangabad
Amritsar
Coimbatore
Behrampur (Ganjam)
Bhopal
Bareilly
Gulbarga
Bhubaneshwar
Indore
Chandigarh
Hyderabad
Dhanbad
Jabalpur
Dehradun
Kavaratti
Guwahati
Jaipur
Gorakhpur
Kochi
Hubli
Jodhpur
Jammu
Madurai
Kolkata
Mumbai
Kanpur
Mangalore
Muzaffarpur
Nagpur
Karnal
Mysore
Patna
Panaji (Goa)
Lucknow
Port Blair
Ranchi
Pune
Ludhiana
Puducherry
Sambalpur
Raipur
New Delhi
Thiruchirapalli
Shillong
Rajkot
Patiala
Thiruvananthapuram
Siliguri
Vadodara
Rohtak
Vijaywada
Tirupati
Shimla
Vishakhapatnam
Varanasi

IBPS Clerk 2026 Salary & Benefits

The starting basic pay for the IBPS Clerk role is Rs. 24,050 per month, supplemented by allowances such as HRA, DA, and medical benefits. Learn more about salary growth and promotion paths by clicking the link below.

Salary Component
Amount (in Rs.)
Pay Scale
24050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7-57400-4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480 (20 Years)
Basic Pay
Rs 24,050
House Rent Allowance
Rs 2739.83
Dearness Allowance
Rs 4769.12
SPL DA
Rs 1114.23
Transport Allowance
Rs 850
TA DA
Rs 133.71
Gross Salary
Rs 40,720.34

Practice with IBPS Clerk Previous Year Papers

Previous year papers are invaluable for understanding question trends and difficulty levels. Incorporate these into your study routine to simulate an exam-day environment and boost your confidence.

Check here for resources:

IBPS Clerk Previous Year Cut-Off Analysis

Understanding the previous year's cut-off marks helps you set realistic targets. These scores are influenced by factors like vacancy counts, difficulty levels, and the volume of test-takers.

IBPS Clerk Previous Year Cut Off Marks (Prelims 2024)
States/UT
General
EWS/SC/OBC/ST
Andhra Pradesh
77.5
Arunachal Pradesh
71
Assam
83.75
OBC – 82.25 / SC – 81.25
Bihar
79.5
OBC – 79.5
Chhattisgarh
77
OBC – 77
Chandigarh
81.5
Delhi
80.75
SC – 75.25 /OBC – 78.25
Gujarat
77.25
ST – 67.75
Goa
OBC – 68
Himachal Pradesh
ST – 83
Haryana
83
Jammu & Kashmir
86.25
Jharkhand
83.5
Kerala
OBC – 81
Madhya Pradesh
73
SC – 74.5
Maharashtra
73
ST – 69.50
Manipur
OBC – 70.25
Meghalaya
ST – 73.50
Odisha
86.75
Punjab
81.25
SC – 70 / OBC – 79.75
Rajasthan
83.25
EWS – 83.25
Karnataka
64.75
Telangana
68.25
Uttar Pradesh
79
OBC – 79 / SC – 70.75 / ESM – 56
Uttarakhand
West Bengal
87.75
SC – 80.25
Tamil Nadu
OBC – 63.25
Tripura
80.25
ST – 71
Sikkim
41

IBPS Clerk 2026 Examination Centres

Candidates must select their preferred exam centers for Prelims and Mains during registration. Please select carefully, as centers cannot be changed once the application is submitted.

State/UT
Preliminary Exam Centres
Main Exam Centres
Andaman & Nicobar
Port Blair
Port Blair
Andhra Pradesh
Chirala, Chittoor, Eluru, Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Ongole, Rajahmundry, Srikakulam, Tirupati, Vijaywada, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram
Guntur, Kurnool, Vijaywada, Vishakhapatnam
Arunachal Pradesh
Naharlagun
Naharlagun
Assam
Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur
Guwahati, Silchar
Bihar
Arrah, Aurangabad, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea
Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Patna
Chandigarh
Chandigarh/Mohali
Chandigarh/Mohali
Chhattisgarh
Bhilai Nagar, Bilaspur, Raipur
Raipur
Dadra & Nagar Haveli
Surat, Jamnagar
Surat
Daman & Diu
(Not specified)
(Not specified)
Delhi
Delhi/New Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Gurugram
Delhi/New Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Gurugram
Goa
Panaji
Panaji
Gujarat
Ahmedabad, Anand, Gandhinagar, Himatnagar, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara
Ahmedabad, Vadodara
Haryana
Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Hissar, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Panipat, Yamuna Nagar
Ambala, Hissar
Himachal Pradesh
Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Una
Hamirpur, Shimla
Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu, Samba, Srinagar
Jammu, Srinagar
Jharkhand
Bokaro Steel City, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi
Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Ranchi
Karnataka
Bengaluru, Belgaum, Bidar, Davangere, Dharwad, Gulbarga, Hassan, Hubli, Mandya, Mangalore, Mysore, Shimoga, Udupi
Bengaluru, Hubli, Mangalore
Kerala
Alappuzha, Kannur, Kochi, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, Trichur
Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram
Lakshadweep
Kavaratti
Kavaratti
Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain
Bhopal, Indore
Maharashtra
Amravati, Aurangabad, Chandrapur, Dhule, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Ratnagiri, Solapur
Aurangabad, Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune
Manipur
Imphal
Imphal
Meghalaya
Shillong
Shillong
Mizoram
Aizawl
Aizawl
Nagaland
Kohima
Kohima
Odisha
Balasore, Berhampur (Ganjam), Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur
Bhubaneshwar
Puducherry
Puducherry
Puducherry
Punjab
Amritsar, Bhatinda, Fatehgarh Sahib, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Pathankot, Patiala, Sangrur
Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Patiala
Rajasthan
Ajmer, Alwar, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur
Jaipur, Udaipur
Sikkim
Bardang/Gangtok
Bardang/Gangtok
Tamil Nadu
Chennai, Coimbatore, Erode, Madurai, Nagercoil, Salem, Thanjavur, Thiruchirapalli, Tirunelvelli, Vellore, Virudhunagar
Chennai, Madurai, Tirunelveli
Telangana
Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal
Hyderabad
Tripura
Agartala
Agartala
Uttar Pradesh
Agra, Aligarh, Allahabad, Banda, Bareilly, Faizabad, Ghaziabad, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Noida/Greater Noida, Sitapur, Varanasi
Allahabad, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Varanasi
Uttarakhand
Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee
Dehradun
West Bengal
Asansol, Durgapur, Greater Kolkata, Hooghly, Kalyani, Siliguri
Asansol, Greater Kolkata, Kalyani, Siliguri

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is the official IBPS Clerk 2026 Notification out?

Yes, the detailed IBPS Clerk 2026 notification is now available on the official IBPS website.

What is the total number of IBPS Clerk 2026 vacancies?

IBPS has announced 11,403 vacancies across 11 participating public sector banks for the 2027-28 cycle.

What is the age criteria for the exam?

The age range is 20 to 28 years. Age relaxation is available for reserved categories including SC, ST, OBC, and PwBD as per government regulations.

Is there an interview stage for the IBPS Clerk role?

No, there is no interview process. Final selection is based solely on Mains exam performance and qualifying the Language Proficiency Test.

What documents are required for the application?

Candidates must upload a recent photograph, signature, a handwritten declaration, 10th-grade marksheet, and other relevant academic/personal credentials.

Has the role been renamed to Customer Service Associate (CSA)?

Yes, the designation for the clerical post is now officially Customer Service Associate (CSA), though commonly recognized as IBPS Clerk.

When will the provisional allotment take place?

The final provisional allotment is expected to be released in March 2027.

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